do i go by my height, weight or sock size..... i get different info from 145 to 165?
My height, 6 foot (182ish cm), weight 9.5-10stone (140ish pounds 63kg), size 9.5 uk shoes (27cm)
Not snowboarded for 10 yrs, but want a board for a couple of weeks this year & possible season next.
Thanks
2007-01-03 07:54:37 · 9 answers · asked by gimbert 3 in Sports ➔ Winter Sports ➔ Snowboarding
You go by Height, Weight, and Boot size all together. See the snowboard sizing calculator at http://www.frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htm
Have fun out there snowboarding!
2007-01-03 10:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by Danno_D_Manno 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
For free ride I've always gone by the "chin nose" rule, standing with the board upright in front of you, no shorter than your chin, no longer than to your nose. For freestyle or half pipe shorter, for speed boarding longer.
I think the stance is more important than the size though.
For your size freeride I generally set up a 21" stance 1.7" back from center, 22 degrees front foot angle and 7 rear.
Halfpipers generally use a narrower stance closer to the center, like 20" .5" back from center and 15 / 0 on the angles or even negative angle on the rear (known as ducky).
Freestylers generally similar, but a bit wider and further back, say 21" 1" back from center.
There are about a million schools of thought so don't take this as gospel. The main thing is try it for a while (half a day at least) before you adjust if you go making adjustments every hour you will never find a stance you like.
2007-01-03 12:57:37 · answer #2 · answered by mike1985x 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't go by your height! Biggest misconception..you should really go by your weight. You're tall, but weigh only 140 pounds so any board that's built for the average person your height will most likely be on the bigger side. I recommend a 155, or maybe even a 152 since you haven't snowboarded in awhile and a shorter board will be easier for you to control.
2007-01-04 08:44:11 · answer #3 · answered by ilovewinter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im rather lots the comparable length and weight as you and all the boards I even have bought have been between 154-158. It relies upon on the style of driving you desire to do and likewise very own determination. I frequently desire to decide for a smaller board as they are easyier to throw arouned yet i in particular do freestyle driving i do never experience powder or something like that so i do no longer think of i'd ever purchase a board bigger than a 158. yet once you're purely commencing off and desire to dabble in purely a sprint freestyle and freeriding then a 158 souneds like a reliable length for you.
2016-10-29 22:10:04 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to a reputable winter sports specialist where they will get you the correct size for your height and weight. You will then be able to decide whether to buy or hire one. If it is only for one season you might as well hire it as they are the sort of thing that are difficult to resell. Enjoy your holiday!
2007-01-04 03:55:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you go buy your height when looking at boards, and your boot size determines what size bindings you get. the board should come up between your chin and your nose (closer to your nose) and if you're buying boots, your foot isn't supposed to move around too much.
Have fun!
2007-01-03 10:28:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on what sort off riding you want to do. go to a couple off different shops and get different opinions.then make a choice.
2007-01-03 21:16:58 · answer #7 · answered by aussiemess2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a big one.lol i hope u fins what u looking 4
2007-01-03 09:03:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to a ski shop to get fitted - they'll do it for free
2007-01-03 13:52:10 · answer #9 · answered by this Mike guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋